Top of The News
by Thom Forbes
"USA Today"'s Chris Woodyard reminds us that Dustin Hoffman was a squeaky-faced kid in "The Graduate" when an Alfa Romeo last took a memorable spin in the consciousness of the … Read the whole story

TELECOM
by Aaron Baar
The pre-paid mobile carrier has marked Feb. 13 as "National Break Up Day," encouraging people who are in unhealthy relationships (particularly if those relationships … Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
Fans who tweet about the sweetest things their sweethearts do @DunkinDonuts, using hashtag #DDSweetheart, earn chances to win a grand prize of two JetBlue … Read the whole story

PETS
by Tanya Gazdik
Purina Pro Plan dog food debuted a consumer-generated TV spot during one of the world's most famous dog shows. Viewers who tuned in Feb. … Read the whole story

RESEARCH
by Karl Greenberg
Dawn Lerman, executive director of the Center for Positive Marketing at Fordham University, tells "Marketing Daily" that the ranking reflects the center's overall purpose: … Read the whole story

APPAREL
by Karl Greenberg
Under Armour is creating its own series of holidays this year to promote five major innovations and programs including a new apparel line called … Read the whole story

RETAIL
by Sarah Mahoney
"Traditional discretionary expenditures in recent years have fallen victim to tighter family budgets," says Pam Goodfellow, consumer insights director for BIGinsights. "However, there's no … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Andrew Pierce
Made in America represents a better way -- a trend that smart businesses should be leveraging. A brand that has developed authentic associations with … Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Tammy Chung
Consumers today need to be able to make purchase decisions more quickly by absorbing less information. Marketers need to restrain themselves and fight the … Read the whole story